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Not all heroes wear capes…or uniforms! Supporting a loved one in Air Mobility Command (AMC) can be quite the feat. The support given to each Airman is support for our entire nation. This article serves as a “thank you” to the strong men, women, and children who bolster the success of our military.

The Internet of Things (IoT) describes the network of physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for connecting and exchanging data with other devices over the internet. Years ago, many imagined the concept of IoT to include going to the store to purchase a sheet of ordinary-looking stickers that could be activated to trace location. These stickers could be attached to keys or virtually anything else. Then, if one of the items or things were ever misplaced or lost, an app could view and trace the location of each sticker.

The recipe for an exceptional story often calls for “a dark and stormy night.” The tale behind how an enormous C-5M Super Galaxy rolled off its chocks in the middle of the night on December 14, 2022, is no different.

The Air Mobility Command Well Done Award is presented to Maj Daniel S. Jones in recognition of outstanding contributions to the 2d Air Refueling Squadron, 305th Operations Group, 305th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, on October 25, 2022.

The Air Mobility Command Well Done Award is presented to Maj Andrew H. Kim in recognition of outstanding contributions to the 2d Air Refueling Squadron, 305th Operations Group, 305th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, on October 25, 2022.

Mitchell Garrett is a 20-something social media influencer with more than 170,000 followers. Since an ATV accident in 2019, Garrett has navigated popular internet challenges and trending dances from a wheelchair. The influencer also shares his struggles with missing being able to walk and not recovering the way he had dreamed of doing. However, the social media star is thankful to be alive and is dedicated to focusing on the joys of life. His humor and creativity inspire others to do the same.

On February 10, 2022, the Orange County, FL, Medical Examiner’s Office handling the death of comedian and actor Bob Saget announced that the “Full House” star had died from head trauma, probably the result of a fall backward in which he struck the back of his head. The injury was very likely an accident that the famous actor did not take seriously at the time. The case was a sobering reminder of the dangers of hitting your head and the importance of knowing when to take a head injury seriously.

Have you ever come up with a truly brilliant idea that changed the course of history? Well, kudos to you if you have because people who can state that honestly are rare. Philip Johnston was just such a person. His idea had an impact on the military, the United States, and, in fact, the entire world. Philip Johnston’s idea likely helped the Allies win World War II.

Nothing is more exciting than getting out on the highway with your motorcycle for a ride. The sense of freedom and adventure can be exhilarating. If you are a beginner or getting reacquainted with the art and science of riding a motorcycle after several years, however, there are basics you will want to keep in mind. Here are five musts from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s top ten list, when it comes to hitting the road with your motorcycle.

Flooding can happen from excessive rain or snowmelt. Although some floods develop slowly, flash floods can happen within minutes after a storm or containment system break.

7,500 HOURS 312 AS, Travis AFB, CA CMSgt Patrick J. TiaffaySMSgt William CopelandSMSgt Milan J. GonosMSgt Gary B. Till 6,500 HOURS 312 AS, Travis AFB,…

While conducting launch procedures for a KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, the aircrew started both engines and were going over the pre-taxi checklist in the flight deck when the Crew Chief reported hearing a strange noise coming from the main landing gear. This noise was a hissing sound that the Crew Chief thought might be a bleed air leak within the wheel well of the left main landing gear. After appropriate coordination with the aircrew, the Crew Chief lowered and pinned the forward gear door and immediately heard the loud hissing of air escaping from a bleed air duct. After further inspection, the Crew Chief discovered a large 3-inch cracked weld around one bleed air duct and notified the aircrew of this grounding item.